Preschool Lake Balboa

About Our Preschool in Lake Balboa

The moment you step inside, you�ll notice the genuine warmth and the happy hum of children deeply engaged in creative play�that is the atmosphere of our center. Choosing a preschool requires immense trust, and here in Lake Balboa, we are dedicated to providing far more than basic child care. We offer a high-quality, specialized educational experience rooted in verified excellence.

Our comprehensive programs are built upon the Whole-Child Philosophy, offering continuous support from Infant Care and Toddler Care up through our preparatory Pre-Kindergarten Care. We are champions of Play-Based Learning, ensuring that every child builds essential emotional regulation skills, social confidence, and foundational academic knowledge through joyful discovery.

We are proud to be a fully approved CCRC licensed child care center, adhering to the strict quality and safety standards required by the Child Care Resource Center. Operating under California Community Care Licensing \#195700197, our dedication is guaranteed. We serve families near Lake Balboa Park and those commuting from Reseda and Tarzana. We strive to be the most trusted child care near me for our neighborhood.

Why Families Choose Us for Child Care and Preschool

Families choose our Lake Balboa location because we provide the accountability of a licensed center paired with the personal attention of family-style care. Our reputation is built on delivering both trust and exceptional learning outcomes.

Family-Style Care with Small Groups: We maintain low, consistent teacher-to-child ratios across all programs, including our Twaddler Care. This small-group, family-style care is fundamental. It allows our educators to build secure, individual bonds, enabling them to quickly respond to your child�s emotional and educational needs throughout the day.

Licensed and Accredited Quality You Can Trust: As a leading CCRC licensed child care provider, our facility is regularly audited for quality, safety, and curriculum effectiveness. This accreditation confirms that our operational standards are consistently met and often exceeded, giving you total confidence in our child care center.

Experienced, Certified Educators: The quality of our preschool programs is defined by our team. Our educators are certified professionals with deep expertise in early learning. They are skilled at interpreting the non-verbal cues of a baby in Infant Care and fostering complex social skills in our Pre-K groups, guiding every interaction with patience.

Play-Based Learning and Creative Enrichment: We believe mastery comes through exploration. Our curriculum integrates Creative Enrichment through Arts and hands-on STEAM integration. By turning concepts into tangible projects, children naturally develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and a lifelong positive relationship with learning.

Comprehensive Support and Convenient Services: To fully support the logistics of busy families, we offer a reliable Before and After School Program. Additionally, we provide nutritious, home-style meals and snacks daily, removing one layer of parental stress while ensuring children receive balanced nutrition.

Proven Community Recognition and Satisfaction: While our primary award is Voted Best Preschool in Northridge 2024, that same level of care and commitment is standard at our Lake Balboa location. Our outstanding 99.9% Parent Satisfaction Rate reflects the trust we�ve earned from families near the Japanese Garden and across the San Fernando Valley.

Our Early Learning Philosophy

Our Whole-Child Philosophy ensures we are continually supporting every facet of development. We believe that a child who is emotionally secure is a child who is ready to learn complex concepts.

Our core curriculum is Play-Based Learning, where we utilize intentional, language-rich activities to achieve key developmental goals. We enhance this with our Language-Rich/Multilingual Programs, which boost cognitive flexibility through exposure to diverse patterns. In our child care development center, we are cultivating resilient children who are enthusiastic, confident communicators.

Safety, Licensing, and Local Trust

When parents search for child care near me, safety is non-negotiable. As a CCRC licensed child care center, our compliance is absolute. We follow rigorous safety protocols, maintain low ratios, and all staff are certified in CPR and First Aid.

Our facility includes bright, Cheerful Classrooms and a Secure Outdoor Play Area with robust fencing, ensuring children have a safe, monitored space for essential physical development. Families across Lake Balboa, Reseda, and Tarzana trust us because our commitment to security and educational excellence is verifiable and unwavering. As one parent recently shared, "It feels safe, but more than that, it feels like they truly value my child's individuality."

Visit or Enroll Today

We know that choosing a preschool is a decision that requires a visit to truly feel the atmosphere. If you�ve been searching for that reliable, CCRC licensed child care provider for your family, we warmly invite you to take the next step.

Come visit our Lake Balboa campus, see our preschool programs in action, and meet the certified educators who make learning feel like home. We�d be honored to show you why local families consistently choose us.

Contact us today to schedule your visit or begin the enrollment process online.